48th Annual Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race

05/18/2024 - 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
48th Annual Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race

The 48th Annual Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race, sponsored by the Wolfeboro Lions Club, will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, starting at 1:15 pm.

The race begins at the Allen Albee Beach on Lake Wentworth, passes through Smith River to Crescent Lake, down the lower Smith River to Back Bay and then to Dockside. The race is approximately 4 miles long and includes a mild white-water stretch and two short portages. There are 10 classes intended to accommodate paddlers of all abilities. Registration runs from 10 am to 12:45 pm. on the day of the race at the Albee Beach. Registration forms are also available at the Wolfeboro Town Hall, the Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce, and online. The first 50 racers to register will receive t-shirts.

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